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ADDENDUM TO AGENDA ITEMS ON FILE FOR CONSIDERATION
AT THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LYNWOOD COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION TO BE HELD
ON AUGUST 17, 1994
IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
5:00 P.M.
DAVID LITSINGER
CHAIRPERSON
BETTE ESPESETH
COMMISSIONER
YOLANDA BAYS
COMMISSIONER
ANN FIELDS
COMMISSIONER
LORNA HAWKINS
COMMISSIONER
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LUCILLE WALKER
COMMISSIONER
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COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMISSION
AGENDA OF AUGUST 17, 1994
City Council Chambers
5:00 P.M.
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
A. Call to Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C Certification of the
D. Roll Call
E'. Approval of the Past
INFORMATION ITEMS
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Posting of the Agenda
Minutes - July 20, 1994
A. Recreation and Community Services Report
B September 16th Celebration
C. Sheriff status -
SCHEDULED MATTERS
A.
Block
Watch Captains Report
B.
Farmers
Market Report
C.
Report
on L.A. River Master
Plan
D.
Report
on resolution to State Legislators
E.
Report
on Dymally Park Bond
Project
F.
Report
on Street Projects -
City
PUBLIC /COMMISSION ORALS
ADJOURNMENT
COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMM
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
JULY 20, 1994
I. ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
The Community Affairs Commission met in a regular meeting on July
20, 1994 at the City of Lynwood City Council Chambers, located at
11330 Bullis Road. (Agenda was duly posted as prescribed by the
Brown Act.)
Chairperson David Litsinger called the meeting to order at 5:00
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Commissioners in attendance were Espeseth, Litsinger, Hawkins,
Bays, Fields, and Walker. Commissioner Barbara Newton was not in
attendance.
Staff present: Ralph Davis and Diana Escalante
It was moved by Commissioner Fields and seconded by Commissioner
Espeseth to approve the minutes of July 15, 1994. All in
Agreement. Minutes so ordered.
II. INFORMATION ITEMS
A. Recreation and Community Services Activity Report
4TH OF JULY /UNITY FESTIVAL
Mr. Davis reported that the 4th of July /Unity Festival joint
event proved very successful. An attendance of
approximately 7,000 for the dusk fireworks display was
stated. However, staff has raised concern over the lighting
of legal and illegal fireworks that were set off in the park
during the day and evening.
SEPTEMBER 16TH
Mr. Davis announced that the Department is beginning
preparation for the upcoming 16th of September celebration.
The City desires a two day event. The highlights of the
event will be the dedication of the tennis courts in honor
of Pancho Gonzales, the first hispanic to win Wimbeldon and
,a celebration program. The Governor of California will be
invited for the ceremonies. The date of the event will be
confirmed by the next meeting.
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
JULY 20, 1994
Minutes Clerk
Mr. Davis announced to the Commission that Ms. Diana J.
Escalante, Community Affairs Secretary has resigned from the
City She has accepted a supervisor position with the City
of Redlands. Tonight will be her last meeting. The
Commissioners congratulated her and wished her luck.
Commission Picture
The City provided a photographer to take an official
Commission picture at the meeting. However, since
Commissioner Newton was not present and the Commission may
change members iri January, Chairperson Litsinger recommended
the City wait until January to re -take the official picture.
B. Alley Clean Up
Mr. Davis reported that he spoke with John Oskoui, Director
of Facility Maintenance regarding alley clean ups. Mr.
Oskoui's response was that the Department's policy has not
changed. The City will clean each alley when the need
arises & upon request.
C. Budget Report
Mr. Davis reported that the annual City budget will probably
be on the agenda of the Council meeting on August 2, 1994.
The proposed budget includes many deletions and additions
from last year's budget.
III. Scheduled Matters
A. Block Watch Captains Reports
Mr. Davis announced that the Block Watch Captains are
planning two workshops. The first one will take place on
August 27, 1994. The topic will be Identifying City
Resources. The second workshop is scheduled for September
10, 1994. The topic will be Being an Effective Leader.
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MINUTES OF THE MEETING
JULY 20, 1994
B. All America City Report
Mr. Davis distributed a copy of the National City Newsletter
which announced the winners of the competition. The ten
cities that were victorious encompassed multisocial
programs, such as crime prevention, youth employment, and
health prevention.
C. Farmers Market
Mr. Davis announced that the Farmer's market plans to return
to the City. The vendors will be at Dymally Park on
Thursdays beginning tomorrow, July 21, 1994 from 2:00 - 7:00
p.m.
IV. PUBLIC /COMMISSION ORALS
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Commission orals
Commissioner Espeseth announced she has extra tickets to the
circus. She also inquired about the status of the Wall of
Fame and proposed skating rink Mr. Davis responded that he
has complimentary circus tickets. The wall of Fame has
nominated Dr. Ross Miller as its recipient for this year.
Last, that the proposed skating rink has fallen through.
Commissioner Lucille Walker inquired if the City could
implement a one side street parking ordinance on many of the
smaller streets in the City.
Commissioner Anne Fields reported Compton College is in
grave danger of being taken over by the State of California.
She also announced that she has been appointed to the
National Legislator of the America Association of Retired
People and to the Board of Directors of the Utility
Rate Normalization.
Chairperson Litsinger reminded the Commission that the
Lynwood Sheriff Station is currently a Central Station and
the City receives much Sheriff visibility because of it. He
wonders if the City will receive this same visibility when
the Sheriff station moves to the new Alameda station.
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ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Commissioner Espeseth and seconded by Commissioner
Fields to adjourn to the next regular scheduled meeting on August
17, 1994. All in agreement. Meeting adjourned at 6:01 p.m.